Assistant Psychologist Dudley LD-CAMHS

Duties will vary but include observational assessment and clinical work, data collection, audit and evaluation. All work will be completed under close supervision by an Applied Psychologist.

We are looking for a psychology graduate who already has some experience of data collection, assessment and working directly with clients and it would be desirable if they already had experience of working with service users with a severe learning disability.

Please see the job description and person specification for full details.

To assist Applied Psychologists in the delivery of specialist psychological assessments and interventions to young people with learning disabilities and complex mental health conditions which may include challenging behaviours. All work will be completed under the close clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist.

To assist in clinically related administration, conduct audits, collect data, develop audit and/or research projects.

To work following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, while closely supervised and regularly seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager.

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1st April 2020, with the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Dudley Mental Health Partnership Trust.

Just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Our vision is to improve health and wellbeing for everyone, especially our colleagues, to achieve the best possible work/life balance.

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